Stefana Broadbent - How The Internet Enables Intimacy
From the Ted Talks site:
We worry that IM, texting, Facebook are spoiling human intimacy, but Stefana Broadbent's research shows how communication tech is capable of cultivating deeper relationships, bringing love across barriers like distance and workplace rules.
Sherry Turkle - Alone Together
From the Ted Talks site:
As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication -- and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have.
Readings
Online and Social Networking Communities, Chapter 6
How To Avoid Feeling Isolated in Your Online Class
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Stefana Broadbent - How The Internet Enables Intimacy
From the Ted Talks site:
We worry that IM, texting, Facebook are spoiling human intimacy, but Stefana Broadbent's research shows how communication tech is capable of cultivating deeper relationships, bringing love across barriers like distance and workplace rules.
Sherry Turkle - Alone Together
From the Ted Talks site:
As we expect more from technology, do we expect less from each other? Sherry Turkle studies how our devices and online personas are redefining human connection and communication -- and asks us to think deeply about the new kinds of connection we want to have.